Der Garten
Example: Wir pflanzen Blumen im Garten hinter dem Haus.
Definition
"Der Garten" refers to a piece of land, usually near a house, where flowers, vegetables, or other plants are grown. It is commonly used to describe a private outdoor space for cultivation or recreation, such as in the phrase 'Wir pflanzen Blumen im Garten hinter dem Haus.'
Etymology
The word "der Garten" comes from the Old High German 'gart', which means an enclosed yard or garden. It shares roots with the English word 'garden'. Originally, it referred to a fenced area for cultivation, evolving over time to signify a cultivated outdoor space for plants and leisure.
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"Der Garten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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